National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis was in Boise on Tuesday for the Andrus Lecture. Afterward, he answered a few questions -- including one about Idaho's prospects for a national park. Chadd Cripeccripe@idahostatesman.com

National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis was in Boise on Tuesday for the Andrus Lecture. Afterward, he answered a few questions -- including one about Idaho's prospects for a national park. Chadd Cripeccripe@idahostatesman.com

But Idahoans likely won’t agree with their pick for our state. Craters of the Moon was rated Idaho’s biggest tourist trap, right up there with Times Square (New York) and the World’s Largest Ball of Twine (Kansas).

“While the name evokes a surreal, alien-like landscape, the reality does not quite live up to it,” the article said. “While it is quite pretty, it's only interesting for about 10 minutes. After all, how much time can you spend ogling volcanic rocks?”

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